Ancient Greek edit

Etymology edit

From φένᾱξ (phénāx, cheat, imposter) +‎ -ῐ́ζω (-ízō).

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Verb edit

φενᾱκῐ́ζω (phenākízō)

  1. (intransitive) to lie
  2. (transitive) to trick, cheat, defraud

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